Tuesday, 29 March 2011

BASIC EXECUTIVE RESUME FORMATTING

A well-formatted resume is as significant as having a well written executive resume. Most employers receive a heap of resumes of qualified candidates and scan them quickly before they decide whether or not they need to read further. In addition to key words, what stands out the most about your resume is its format. It is essentially the first thing people will notice, whether on paper or in electronic form.

A GOOD RESUME

 A resume is a one- to two-page document summarizing your career objectives, professional experiences and achievements, and educational background. The heading of the resume should contain your name, address and contact information. The body of the resume should be broken into the following sections: career objective, profile/summary, professional experience, achievements, scholastics, and references.  Your career objective should be brief, up to two sentences; it should give your potential employers an idea of how you wish to move forward in your professional life. A concise profile or a summary should discuss who you are and how your skills and experience best apply to the job you are interested in. The summary